Hi Listers!
*If you have any input on this, please don't hesitate to reply.*
Over the past several months, my singing voice has significantly increased in range. At the same time, however, the quality of my voice has changed, becoming more like that of a dramatic soprano. At first only I noticed the change, but now everyone who hears me sing makes a comment that I don't sound like a true mezzo. My teacher has also become more determined in keeping my sound in, what she calls, "a mezzo quality". But I have told her lately that some of these mezzo sounds are in fact hurting me vocally, at least from the physical sensations that I am experiencing.
My question is, should I really be trying to keep my voice in a mezzo range? If my voice naturally feels more comfortable with the quality of a soprano, then why should I be training it to sound differently? Also, could it be harmful for me to push my voice in a direction that does not feel "natural"?
Thanks for any suggestions or comments you have.
Lisa Hart Stephen F. Austin State University _________________________________________________________________________
|